Maison Mona di Orio 2012 EDP

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Rose Etoile de Hollande

by Mona di Orio

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Maison Mona di Orio Rose Etoile de Hollande is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Mona di Orio. Rose Etoile de Hollande opens with Bergamot, Heliotrope, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Maison Mona di Orio's Rose Etoile de Hollande carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A deeply romantic, melancholic rose, Rose Etoile de Hollande is a divisive fragrance. Some find it a realistic floral, others a candy-like mess. It's a complex journey not for everyone, but those who love it, love it deeply.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Rose Etoile de Hollande Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate longevity and sillage, this isn't overpowering for the office, but its sophisticated and romantic character makes it better suited for dates or more formal settings. The complex floral-spicy profile isn't ideal for casual or active wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Rose Etoile de Hollande opens with a sparkling, almost effervescent burst of peach and bergamot, softened by powdery heliotrope. Soon, a rich, concentrated rose takes centre stage, underscored by a subtle clove spice that adds warmth and depth. As it dries down, cedar and patchouli lend a gentle earthiness, evolving into a quiet, dark-toned rose with a hint of vanilla and benzoin sweetness. It’s a beautifully crafted rose, complex and evolving.

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